 Electrical connector for 911 temp sender? |
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| AndrewBlyholder |
 May 19 2022, 12:00 AM
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I'm thinking to add a 911 oil temp & pressure gauge to the center console of my 914. I have a gauge from a '69-'74 911. Recently got the correct temp sensor for it. But it looks like this:
 I'm stumped on what kind of electrical connector Porsche used on this. All my Googling brings up nothing. Can't find anything on the main 911 parts sites. Any ideas? Thanks, Andrew B. |
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| michael7810 |
May 19 2022, 05:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,082 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Usually a female 1/4” spade terminal will work on these.
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| Dave_Darling |
May 19 2022, 12:05 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,161 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Does the end of that connector unscrew? I think it might... If so, a ring terminal would work. The fork-shaped spade terminals would also work, and even just putting bare wire in there and screwing the end on tight would also work.
--DD |
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| Retroracer |
May 19 2022, 12:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 640 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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So the top of the sender measures 8mm in diameter; a 1/4" female spade connector can be made to work, but you'll need to widen / reform the mouth carefully using needle nose pliers and a small screwdriver to get a good fit. Might take a few tries to get right, but can confirm a good reliable contact can be made.
The Porsche wiring looms have a the proper connector, but not sure if this is available to buy - others may chime in here. The end of the sender does not unscrew. It is designed to work with a slide on receptacle for any orientation of the sender once torqued home. - Tony |
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| JeffBowlsby |
May 19 2022, 12:31 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,907 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Can someone who has this original wire terminal/connector post a photo of it? I may be able to locate it
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| Root_Werks |
May 19 2022, 02:14 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,668 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(michael7810 @ May 19 2022, 04:58 AM)  Usually a female 1/4” spade terminal will work on these. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Just push the female spade over the little circle thing. Works fine. |
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| Montreal914 |
May 19 2022, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,818 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California
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Been wondering the same thing for quite some time now.
Haven't installed mine yet and would be very curious to see what a factory connector look like, even if a 1/4" spade can be made to work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| Retroracer |
May 19 2022, 05:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 640 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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| Krieger |
May 19 2022, 08:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,803 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ May 19 2022, 01:14 PM) QUOTE(michael7810 @ May 19 2022, 04:58 AM) Usually a female 1/4” spade terminal will work on these. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Just push the female spade over the little circle thing. Works fine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Has worked well on both of my 914s for years. |
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| Montreal914 |
May 20 2022, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,818 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California
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Thank you for the picture Retro. Sort of a larger spade connector.
EDIT: Doing a quick search for a 5/16" spade connector, I found this. https://inlandappliance.com/products/8mm-5-...crimp-terminals  |
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